Huma Quereshi was first choice for ‘Raees’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan

However, when Pakistani actress Mahira Khan came on-board, she totally "nailed it" with her mannerism and lingo, which was apt for the character

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Published: January 22, 2016, 11:42 AM IST

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Karachi, Jan. 22: Guess who was the first choice for ‘Raees’ opposite the Badshah of Bollywood. it was none other than the very talented Huma Quereshi.According to sources, the 29-year-old actress was thought to fit the bill and also the makers wanted a fresh pairing of sort, reports the Express Tribune. (ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan to interact with fans live via social media)

However, when Pakistani actress Mahira Khan came on-board, she totally “nailed it” with her mannerism and lingo, which was apt for the character. ‘ Raees’ revolves around one man who gains power in a Muslim ghetto of Gujarat; hence the character opposite Shah Rukh Khan also plays a pivotal role in the movie

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Huma Quereshi was first choice for ‘Raees’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan

However, when Pakistani actress Mahira Khan came on-board, she totally "nailed it" with her mannerism and lingo, which was apt for the character

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Huma Quereshi was first choice for ‘Raees’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan

However, when Pakistani actress Mahira Khan came on-board, she totally "nailed it" with her mannerism and lingo, which was apt for the character

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